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Month: January 2016
Coffee 101 at Coffee Con in LA!
Entering the LA Mart I was so excited to see hundreds of people talking with coffee purveyors and socializing with other coffee aficionados. The Coffee Connoisseur – Kevin Sinnott invited me to check out this day of celebration of coffee. Fans sampled fresh brewed hot…
Interview with Mrs. Patmore of Downton Abbey
Yesterday when I entered the Shrine Exposition Theatre for a preview of the Screen Actors Guild gala awards ceremony, I noticed the talented actress Lesley Nicol. She plays the adorable, no-nonsense cook whipping up elegant dishes for the aristocratic Crawley family. Mrs. Patmore rules the…
FREE Southern California Museum Day is Saturday, January 30
Mark your calendar to attend as many of the 20+ museums in Los Angeles that are opening their doors to the public FREE OF CHARGE this Saturday. Instead of driving, some of the museums are near a metro stop. Museums Free-for-All has partnered with…
Innovative Products for 2016
I was excited to attend the Consumer Products event held at the JW Marriott Le Merigot in Santa Monica. It’s an opportunity to meet some innovative entrepreneurs and see the products that have created to sell to the public. Here are some of the…
Made in Taiwan
Taiwan was named “Formosa” by 16th century European explorers, which in Portuguese means “beautiful island,” and “finely formed.” It’s the “Hawaii” of China in a sub-tropic region with mild and balmy seasons. The average temperature is in the mid 70s. With a population of more…
Authentic Italian Cuisine – The Factory Kitchen
My first meal dining out in 2016 was terrific! New Years Day is sometimes a difficult evening to dine out, because many restaurants are closed after serving a celebratory New Years Eve multi-course dinner beyond midnight. Servers, General Managers and chefs are tired and…
Back to the Roots – Urban Gardens and More
Walking into the JW Marriott Le Merigot Hotel in Santa Monica, I entered one of the ballrooms near the pool. Inside were some fascinating entrepreneurs presenting their new products to the media. Nakhil Arora caught my attention with his Back to the Roots products….
William Shatner & Wells Fargo Present Checks to Charities
Not only is William Shatner, one of America’s most versatile television stars, he is the CEO of the Hollywood Charity Horse Show and generous philanthropist. Shatner along with David DiCristofaro, Wells Fargo LA Metro/Orange County Regional Bank President, and Jonathan Weedman, Senior Vice President…
A Peek Into The 2016 Golden Globes Awards
This year the 73rd Golden Globe Awards will be seen in more than 192 countries. Sunday night, January 10 at 5 p.m. on NBC, you will watch over 1,000 nominees and their guests walk down the red carpet. You may not see on television…
10 Fun Family Activities in January 2016
Looking for some fun weekend activities during the month of January 2016? Here is how you can save money on attractions, dining and hotel accommodations. Visit the California Welcome Center to pick up family activity coupons. It’s located in the historic Stage Stop Hotel, built…
Starting 2016 at the Rose Parade
Living near the Rose Bowl, I always know when the Rose Parade is starting by sound. The Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber flies over Pasadena. It’s black exterior and 172 feet wingspan is more than half the distance of a football field. Many…
